Test Code TOBP Tobramycin [Peak], Serum/Plasma
Specimen Volume
1.0 mL
Preferred Specimen
Gold (SST) (Serum)
Alternate Specimen
Green Gel (GGT)
Specimen Handling Instructions
Green-top tube (plasma – GGT) is also an acceptable specimen. Draw 30 minutes after IV infusion or 60 minutes after IM administration.
Transport
Routine courier pick-up
Department
ChemistryMethodology
Immunoassay
Stat Turn-around Time
1 Hour
Routine Turn-around Time
1 DayReference Ranges
5-10 ug/mL